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Connecticut Security Deposit Itemization
After a Connecticut tenancy ends, unused deposit money is generally due within 21 days, with an itemized list of lawful deductions (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21). This generator writes that accounting.
- Unused deposit is generally due within 21 days (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21).
- Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
- Ask the tenant for a written forwarding address.
Related Connecticut documents
- Connecticut Security Deposit Receipt. A written record that a security deposit was received. It is not the itemized accounting due after move-out.
- Connecticut Move-Out Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-out. Compare it to the move-in list before deducting from the deposit.
- Connecticut Move-In Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
- Connecticut Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Connecticut Notice to Vacate. Written notice that a tenancy will end on a stated date. It is not a pay-or-quit, not a court filing, and not a lockout.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Connecticut deposit itemization papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- When must a landlord return a deposit in Connecticut?
- A security deposit generally may not exceed two months’ rent, or one month if the tenant is 62 or older (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21). Interest is due at the banking commissioner’s rate. Unused deposit is generally due within 21 days after the tenancy ends. Unused money is generally due within 21 days (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-21).
- What can I deduct from a security deposit?
- Lawful deductions usually include unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and certain cleaning or repair costs allowed by the lease and statute. Itemize each charge.
- What if I have no deductions?
- Return the full deposit within the 21-day window. Send it to the tenant’s forwarding address if you have one.